Registration Of A Marriage Between A Kenyan Citizen And A Foreign National

Registration of a Marriage between a Kenyan Citizen and a Foreign National

The Marriage Act, 2014 laws of Kenya (the “Act”) consolidated all the laws on marriage and divorce in Kenya. It recognizes five types of marriages namely Christian marriages, civil marriages, customary marriages, Hindu marriages and Islamic marriages. Section 22 of the Act provides for recognition of marriages celebrated outside Kenya in so long as they are conducted between competent individuals and in accordance with the laws of the country where the marriage was celebrated. Foreigners, just like Kenyan citizens can contract valid marriages under the Act provided that they are of competent capacity, are not party to a subsisting marriage and have met all the prescribed requirements under the Act.

Frequently Asked Questions.

  1. Copy of National Identity Card or valid Passport or Valid Alien Card for refugees;
  2. Copy of Birth Certificate;
  3. Coloured passport-size photo –one of each applicant;
  4. Duly sworn affidavit as proof of no existing marriage (swear separate affidavits if not married or joint affidavit if married under customary law);
  5. Copy of Death Certificate (if widow or widower);
  6. Copy of Divorce Decree Absolute (If the partner had been married before and divorced); and
  7. A sworn affidavit to confirm marital status in the event that the Divorce Decree or Death Certificate is more than 2 years old.
  1. Create a visitors E-citizen account;
  2. Copy of valid Passport;
  3. Copy of Birth Certificate;
  4. 1 Coloured passport-size photo;
  5. A Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage from the foreigner’s country of nationality to provide proof of no other existing
  6. Copy of Death Certificate (if widow or widower)
  7. Copy of Divorce Decree Absolute (If the partner had been married before and divorced);
  8. A Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage indicating the current marital status in the event that the Divorce Decree or Death Certificate is more than 2 years old;
  9. Air ticket and visa or work permit for those working in the country;
  10. Copy of license of the Minister of Faith

Conclusion

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